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barbacane [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Collection (Water supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weephole
1, record 1, English, weephole
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- weep hole 2, record 1, English, weep%20hole
correct
- weep-hole 3, record 1, English, weep%2Dhole
correct
- scupper 4, record 1, English, scupper
- scupper drain 4, record 1, English, scupper%20drain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An outlet near the bottom of a retaining wall, back-filled with gravel or other free-draining material, to allow the passage of water. 4, record 1, English, - weephole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Captage des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barbacane
1, record 1, French, barbacane
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chantepleure 2, record 1, French, chantepleure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orifice étroit et vertical ménagé dans les murs de soutènement de terrasses et d'ouvrages d'art, pour faciliter l'évacuation des eaux pluviales infiltrées dans les remblais. 2, record 1, French, - barbacane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est important, pour la stabilité des murs de soutènement, d'éviter l'accumulation d'eau dans les terres qu'ils soutiennent; d'où la réalisation fréquente de barbacanes et d'un drainage au pied du mur côté «terres». L'eau est récupérée dans le drain [...] et s'écoule vers un ou plusieurs exutoires appropriés. 3, record 1, French, - barbacane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barbacane : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 1, French, - barbacane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
- Captación de agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mechinal
1, record 1, Spanish, mechinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- abertura de drenaje 2, record 1, Spanish, abertura%20de%20drenaje
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los muros de sostenimiento, se llama mechinal a las aberturas practicadas, corrientemente, al tresbolillo para dar salida al agua del terreno sostenido. 1, record 1, Spanish, - mechinal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architectural Design
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- barbican
1, record 2, English, barbican
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- barbacan 2, record 2, English, barbacan
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An exterior fortification work of earth, wood, or masonry, often semi-circular in shape, protecting the entrance of a city of castle and allowing troops to gather to prepare for sorties. 3, record 2, English, - barbican
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Conception architecturale
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barbacane
1, record 2, French, barbacane
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Au] Moyen Âge [...] ouvrage de fortification avancé, de forme circulaire ou semi-circulaire, qui protégeait un passage, une porte ou poterne, et qui permettait à la garnison d'une forteresse de se réunir sur un point saillant à couvert, pour faire des sorties, pour protéger une retraite ou l'introduction d'un poste de secours. 2, record 2, French, - barbacane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architectural Design
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forebuilding
1, record 3, English, forebuilding
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sort of "barbican" for a Keep, it protected the entrance, which was usually on the second story, and contained a grand stair and additional chambers (often a chapel). 2, record 3, English, - forebuilding
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Barbican: Additional defenses in front of a gatehouse whose purpose was to restrict access to the main gate. Often contained drawbridges and parapets from which defenders could shoot down into the roadway. 2, record 3, English, - forebuilding
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Donjon or keep - The inner stronghold of a castle, usually found in one of the towers. 3, record 3, English, - forebuilding
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Conception architecturale
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- barbacane
1, record 3, French, barbacane
feminine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage extérieur de fortification en maçonnerie ou en bois, percé de meurtrières, protégeant un point important, tel qu'un pont, une route, un passage, une porte. 2, record 3, French, - barbacane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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